Are you applying in the 2012 Application Cycle

[jnicosia]

I was thinking the same thing. I guess they're running later than normal this cycle, maybe they got more applications or something.

[smithcou]

Hey Guys-

 

To clarify the confusion on the early application deadline: this doesn't mean you're committing to go to Emory if you get in, it only means you're on your game. Schools will review those applications first and interview those candidates first. I had multiple school administrators comment when I was at interviews that they didn't understand why anyone wouldn't apply by the early deadline, so if it is at all possible I would strongly recommend getting things in by the early deadlines. It definitely won't kill your application if you're not in by the early deadline, but every little advantage helps!

 

Also, it makes the wait shorter :-)

 

Thanks,

Courtney (c/o 2013)

[kak3521]

Hey guys, I'm also applying to Emory. I submitted my supplemental, CV and app fee when I esubmitted CASPA. But CASPA wasn't sent out until a month later. So I just got an email from Emory saying that they received CASPA. Is there any way to make sure that they received my supplemental?

[jmpetersen]

My supplemental/CV/fee went out about 2 weeks before my CASPA, and I received an email from Fran about 1 week after they had received CASPA saying that my entire application was complete. If you are worried at all, send her an email. I bet she'll get back to you ASAP.

[laphil10]

Hi, I got all my applications in by end of July and I just received an email last week for an interview on Oct. 19th! I've been looking for interview tips, any specifics for emory i should know about??

[just_me]

This is going to sound pretty generic but first and foremost go in relaxed and be yourself. The interviewers are very good about spotting fake. they are realy dedicated to the program and finding applicants that they feel are a good fit....they already like how you look on paper and academic wise.....from this point its about you and making sure youre a good fit personality wise and its also a chance to give you a moment to see if you fit in personality wise. Emory is not cheap and it would suck to get here to only realize that you said yes for the wrong reasons.

 

Learn everything you can about current events, the program and profession--come to the interview with knowledge. Come knowing yourself and why you want to do this and how you plan to survive it. Its good to do mock interviews but dont create canned answers--have a general idea of what you would say if you are asked something but do not rehearse what you want to say. Understand that you may be asked typical questions but atypical is also possible so when you practice interviewing have some ask you weird questions just to get use to being knocked off your game.

 

Dressing professional is necessary but you black is not a requirement people! I wore a brown suit with a turtle neck (it snowed)....standing out helps as long as youre professional with it.

 

Get here early and do a previsit if youre not from the area. Traffic sucks and nothing is worse than getting stuck in traffic AND being lost. Emory does have the option to possibly stay with a current first year student and many of us live near the campus so you can either ride in with us or jump on the campus shuttle for free as well as Marta.

 

We have people in our class that are quite....not standoffish, not antisocial but quiet but I am pretty sure they werent during the interview process. Be social, communicate with students, staff and other applicants.. Get to know people--make yourself known.

 

Theres a ton of other things I could say but I think this is the most important stuff and you can apply this to any program....not just Emory.